{"product_id":"van-halen-5150-expanded-edition-black-vinyl-2lp","title":"Van Halen - 5150 (40th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan Halen\u003c\/strong\u003e released \u003cem\u003e5150\u003c\/em\u003e in 1986, marking a significant shift in the band's sound following David Lee Roth's departure and Sammy Hagar's arrival as vocalist. The album became their first number-one record on the Billboard 200 and established a new direction for the band—leaning into polished production, synthesizer-driven arrangements, and more accessible songwriting without sacrificing Eddie Van Halen's technical prowess. Within their catalog, \u003cem\u003e5150\u003c\/em\u003e represents a deliberate reinvention that proved the band's commercial appeal extended beyond their original frontman, spawning multiple hit singles and cementing their status as arena rock mainstays throughout the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe record showcases Van Halen at their most production-conscious, with \"Why Can't This Be Love\" delivering an undeniable pop-rock hook that dominated radio, while \"Dreams\" and \"Best Of Both Worlds\" demonstrate Eddie's ability to layer intricate guitar work over synth-pop sensibilities. \"Good Enough\" and \"Get Up\" pulse with infectious energy, and the album's deeper cuts like \"Summer Nights\" reveal the band's willingness to explore lighter, more melodic territory. The atmospheric production and Hagar's confident vocal presence create a cohesive record that prioritizes hooks and songcraft alongside technical virtuosity, establishing the template that would define Van Halen's output for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis 40th anniversary reissue arrives as a two-LP set with remastered audio, capturing the album's layered production with clarity and presence that honors the original's sonic ambitions. The package includes a white paper inner sleeve and a double-sided printed insert featuring artwork and credits. Copies purchased directly from Rhino include an 11\"×11\" limited-edition litho of the album cover, sealed within the shrink wrap—a collectible addition that elevates this edition beyond standard reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5150\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Van Halen\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rhino Records (2)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Hard Rock, Arena Rock, AOR\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2×Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Worldwide\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2026\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60349780928\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A1. Good Enough (4:04)\u003cbr\u003e A2. Why Can't This Be Love (3:47)\u003cbr\u003e A3. Get Up (4:37)\u003cbr\u003e A4. Dreams (4:54)\u003cbr\u003e A5. Summer Nights (5:03)\u003cbr\u003e B1. Best Of Both Worlds (4:49)\u003cbr\u003e B2. Love Walks In (5:11)\u003cbr\u003e B3. \"5150\" (5:44)\u003cbr\u003e B4. Inside (5:02)\u003cbr\u003e C1. Best Of Both Worlds (Edit) (4:00)\u003cbr\u003e C2. Dreams (Edit) (4:23)\u003cbr\u003e C3. Love Walks In (Edit) (4:26)\u003cbr\u003e C4. Why Can't This Be Love (Extended Version) (5:01)\u003cbr\u003e C5. Dreams (Extended Version) (5:08)\u003cbr\u003e D1. Best Of Both Worlds (Live) (6:16)\u003cbr\u003e D2. Rock And Roll (Live) (5:44)\u003cbr\u003e D3. Love Walks In (Live) (5:05) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Halen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823121121538,"sku":"0O5A08-C6SJ-WV","price":40.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/van-halen-5150-expanded-edition-black-vinyl-2lp_nAaNA.jpg?v=1779473440","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/van-halen-5150-expanded-edition-black-vinyl-2lp","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}